recharge

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈchärj How to pronounce recharge (audio)
Definition of rechargenext
1
as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor that extended vacation completely recharged my interest in my job

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2
as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity the collision has recharged efforts to make the warning mechanisms at railroad crossings idiotproof

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Recent Examples of recharge The barge incorporates battery technology from CATL and can be recharged in approximately four hours using certified renewable electricity. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 Moving the internal finish line gives lean teams room to recharge, then return focused and ready to close the year strong without sacrificing the holiday season. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026 Jetson tells CyberGuy that the aircraft takes approximately 90 minutes to recharge using a 240-volt connection. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Turning on the heated blanket and tucking myself into a cozy cocoon was the perfect way to recharge between long days exploring southern Utah. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recharge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recharge
  1. restore
  2. revive
  3. refresh
  4. renew
  5. replenish
  6. resurrect
Verb
  • The strange discovery was made earlier this month at the Historic Hayes Farm in Edenton, where restoration specialist Andrew Ownbey is restoring key parts of the 194-acre farming complex.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pledged an investigation and improvements to restore trust in the system that carried some 45 million travelers last year, including millions of tourists.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of restore
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  • The split vote to kill the tolls sent shockwaves all the way to Raleigh, putting the entire Charlotte region in state lawmakers’ crosshairs before the highway project was ultimately revived in September.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The name revives the original Little Shop, opened at Raffles Singapore in the 1940s.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of revive
Verb
  • The property has repeatedly refreshed guest rooms, restaurants, and public spaces to stay contemporary while anchoring itself in Cayman’s culture and beach heritage.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • DeleteMe zaps your listings from data brokers, leaving you refreshed, unbothered, and in your lane, and saves you 20% with coupon code PCMAG.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of refresh
Verb
  • DeMarco was named coach of the Liberty in December, after the franchise chose not to renew former coach Sandy Brondello‘s contract for the 2026 season.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • El-Sayed’s former primary opponent, Haley Stevens, upended the race by endorsing Rogers, renewing focus on tensions over Israel and the party’s direction.
    — Jill Colvin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of renew
Verb
  • Attention to detail runs to fresh fruit and flowers replenished daily, courtesy of the family business.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Larger mulch pieces take longer to break down and need replenishing less often than smaller types of mulch.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of replenish
Verb
  • Back in July, a federal appeals court resurrected more than 500 lawsuits that alleged prenatal Tylenol use contributed to autism or ADHD in children, citing improper exclusion of expert testimony.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • This fascinating riff on a cyber-noir ghost story is set in 3025, where the dead can be resurrected as holographic specters.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
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“Recharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recharge. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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